M5Stack Launches PaperMono

Aug 28, 2026 12:50 AM - 1 hour ago 3

M5Stack coming launches PaperMono, a compact ESP32-S3-based E-Ink improvement terminal designed for low-power accusation display, interaction, and connected IoT projects. PaperMono is now available through the M5Stack Store.  

Product Value

Featuring a 3.97-inch 4-level grayscale E-Ink display, touch input, integrated frontlight, NFC, LoRa, microSD storage, RTC, and a built-in 1150mAh battery, PaperMono brings display, interaction, power, and connectivity into 1 integrated device.

Key Features

Display and Interact

The 3.97-inch 4-level grayscale E-Ink show provides a low-power viewing acquisition pinch the look and consciousness of paper. Touch input enables interactive interfaces, while the integrated frontlight supports comfortable usage successful low-light environments. 

PaperMono besides supports the CrossPoint Reader firmware, bringing an unfastened and elastic reference acquisition to this compact E-Ink device. 

Connect and Respond

Built-in NFC and LoRa support connected projects specified arsenic integer badges, personality displays, distant messages, sensor position screens, and different low-power IoT applications. 

Build and Extend

Powered by the ESP32-S3R8 and supported by microSD storage, RTC, IMU, Wi-Fi, and a 1150mAh battery, PaperMono provides an integrated instauration for building and experimenting pinch E-Ink projects. 

Version Comparison 

PaperMono is besides disposable successful a Lite configuration for makers who want the halfway E-Ink improvement acquisition without NFC aliases LoRa connectivity. Both versions stock the aforesaid 3.97-inch touch display, integrated frontlight, and ESP32-S3R8 platform.

PaperMono is designed for connected projects that require near-field recognition aliases long-range, low-power communication. PaperMono-Lite is simply a focused action for E-Ink improvement without those connectivity features.

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Applications

  • Mini E-Ink Reader
  • Low-Power E-Ink Dashboard
  • NFC Badge
  • LoRa Remote Status Display
  • Electronic Signage
  • Access-Control Terminals
  • Smart Transportation Terminals

Detailed Specification

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Turn Ideas into E-Ink Projects

PaperMono and PaperMono-Lite are now disposable from the M5Stack Store. Choose PaperMono for NFC and LoRa connectivity, aliases PaperMono-Lite for the halfway E-Ink improvement experience. 

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About M5Stack 

M5Stack is simply a starring supplier of modular, open-source IoT improvement solutions. We connection an integrated level combining easy-to-use hardware, intuitive software, and customization services, empowering developers and businesses to quickly prototype and deploy innovations crossed IIoT, smart retail, location automation, AI-powered applications, and STEM education.

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